Rick Grant
Fort Atkinson, WI
Background
With his wife Terri, Rick co-owns and operates Perfect 10 Kennels. Their business provides boarding, grooming, and retriever training. They also breed Labrador retrievers. Rick has 30 years of experience in retriever training, participating in everything from field trials to hunt tests to upland hunting competitions.
Why I Use SportDOG Brand
I've tried them all, but SportDOG's price and reliability is what made me decide to go with this range.
Favourite Products
For everyday training I favour the SD-2525 because it's convenient. I never have to glance down at the transmitter buttons so I can keep my eyes on the dog. Moreover, it has 9 levels in low, medium, and high stimulation ranges, so I can train a variety of dogs with the same device. In the field when I'm hunting or guiding, I prefer the SD-1825. It's small and light, so I can wear it around my neck and it isn't in the way.
Articles by Rick Grant
4 Good Reasons to Crate-Train Your Dog
One of the first things you should do when you get a new puppy is get him used to spending time in his crate, or portable kennel. If your dog lives in the house, the crate is a good place for him to be when you don’t want him underfoot....
Getting Your Retriever in the Thick of Things
If you were going to go pheasant shooting on a farm where you’d never been before, where would you start your search? You would probably head for the thickest cover because you know that’s where birds feel safest and therefore tend to hang out the most, right? Well, when you...
Introducing Your Retriever to Upland Hunting
One of the most common questions I’m asked when I’m doing training demonstrations for SportDOG is this one: “How do I keep my retriever hunting within range?” Without a doubt, keeping your dog from getting too far ahead of you when he picks up the scent of a...
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